| Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes), subfamily: Acanthurinae |
| 40 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; depth range 1 - 40 m |
| Western Indian Ocean: endemic to the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-28; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 23-26. Characterized by having 2 longitudinal bands on the side, one from the hind margin of the eye posteriorly, another from the groove around the caudal peduncle spine anteriorly. Juveniles of less than 5 cm SL lack the anterior band; less than 10 cm SL lack the posterior band. Reaches 24 cm SL. |
| Often found in large groups in open areas near coral or rock (Ref. 9710). Caught with nets (Ref. 30573). Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 275. |
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(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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Outside distributional range, occurrence needs further confirmation. |
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